US Warship Found In "Astounding Condition" Despite Being On Seafloor For 160 Years
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The Civil War ironclad Union Navy warship, USS Monitor, foundered and sank 16 miles off Cape Hatteras on the North Carolina coast160 years ago.
A US warship has been found to be in “astounding condition” despite being on the seafloor off the coast of North Carolina since 1862. "This is the first time we've seen the Monitor, with this type of technology, in nearly 20 years. So, we're very proud to be back."What has caught your eye during the Valor in the Atlantic mission? Let us know in the comments.https://t.co/ZYlbgPml8c📸: @Discover_GFOE/@noaapic.twitter.com/pFRa7AACDd This Memorial Day, we honor those who have given their lives in service of our nation. In addition to protecting important ecosystems, @sanctuaries also protect historical maritime heritage resources. Let's go back in time and visit USS Monitor, now protected by @MonitorNMS. pic.twitter.com/WDQlVe9TKW
In the latest expedition, Valor in the Atlantic, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries partnered with the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration to investigate the wreck. To their surprise, the team found that the ship was in much better condition than previously expected. They said that over the last 160 years, the warship has avoided being overwhelmed by time itself.
According to Newsweek, the Civil War ironclad Union Navy warship, USS Monitor, foundered and sank 16 miles off Cape Hatteras on the North Carolina coast around 160 years ago. Sixteen men died after the warship became overwhelmed by a storm.
